Energy, Mining & Infrastructure

Several dead after violence erupts at Ethiopia gold mine site

It was also not clear who carried out Friday's attack, though the area suffers widespread insecurity.

Namibia clears world-first mining of phosphate from ocean's floor

The Namibian Marine Phosphate wants to dredge the ocean floor for the key ingredient of fertilisers, but conservationists reportedly want to challenge the clearance.

Central African Republic shuts gold mine after deadly collapse

Rescue efforts were suspended as the mine continued to collapse and recent heavy rains flooded its lower sections.

Kenya triples its renewable energy target amid surge in demand

Kenya has tripled its long-term target for expanding its renewable energy capacity to meet surging demand and support its industrialisation.

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia to expand renewable energy projects

Countries plan additional 3,000-MW agreement as Ankara also eyes new regional oil, gas routes.

Kenya Power says rapid wind and solar uptake is affecting grid

Kenya's national power utility said on Tuesday that rapid uptake of variable renewable energy sources such as wind and solar was affecting the stability of its electricity grid.

Central African Republic opens probe into death of Swiss gold mining geologist

Swiss national Luca Maggini and his security detail were abducted and later killed while on a survey at a mining project.

DRC bans exports of copper, cobalt concentrates

DRC has banned exports of copper concentrate and cobalt concentrate in a major escalation of its drive to ensure domestic processing and retain more value from its vast mineral resources.

Mining-backed fund could unlock up to $800 million for infrastructure projects: Mali

Mali could leverage revenues from recent mining sector reforms to raise up to 500 billion CFA francs ($883.1 million) for energy, water and transport projects, its finance minister has said.

Türkiye secures landmark energy deal with Iraq: Erdogan

"The agreement signed today has been a historic step in terms of partnership in the energy sector," President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says.

Malawi installs first utility-scale battery to store solar power

Malawi has completed the installation of Southern Africa's only utility-scale battery storage system outside South Africa and Namibia.

Five dead, several others trapped after British-operated gold mine collapses in Kenya

At least five people were killed and an unknown number remained trapped after a tunnel collapsed at a British-operated gold mine in southwestern Kenya on Wednesday.

Senior Ghanaian politician jailed for 20 years over illegal mining

A Ghanaian court jailed an influential opposition politician for 20 years on Monday after finding him guilty of illegal mining.

Focus turns to building stronger institutions in Africa to speed shift to renewable energy

Africa’s biggest clean energy challenge is shifting from building projects to building the institutions, markets and regulatory systems needed to deliver them at scale, experts say.

China's Xi offers deals on infrastructure, mining as he hosts Namibian leader

China and Namibia signed eight documents, including agreements on cooperation in green minerals and a framework agreement on economic partnership.

Africa's Critical Minerals Are Redefining Global Power as the Race for Green Energy Accelerates

Africa is rapidly becoming the focal point of a new global competition—not for oil, but for the critical minerals powering electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, renewable energy and advanced defense technologies.

DR Congo sees no major threat from Middle East crisis to copper, cobalt output

DRC does not expect significant disruptions to copper and cobalt production this year due to chemical supply constraints stemming from conflict in the Middle East, a senior mining official told Reuters.

Iran agrees to dilute uranium stockpile under deal text released by US

Washington released details of an agreement that addresses Iran's uranium stockpiles and possible sanctions relief.

Zambia gets majority backing for landmark debt-for-energy deal

Zambia has been working on the new debt swap for more than two years.

New 'good quality' oil and natural gas reserves discovered in offshore Namibia

A Qatari energy firm says it has made a "promising" discovery of "good quality, light oil" and "limited associated gas" in Namibia.

Ghana's small-scale mining drives gold output to record numbers

The mining sector is described as the heartbeat of Ghana's economy, primary driver of foreign exchange earnings and a strategic pillar of national development.

Algeria builds new section of Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline

Algeria on Thursday launched construction of a new section of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, a major energy project designed to transport natural gas from Nigeria to Europe through Niger and Algeria.

Trump says Iran's enriched uranium will be given to US 'immediately' or destroyed elsewhere

US president wants Iran's highly enriched uranium to be handled in coordination with Tehran, either "destroyed in place" or at an alternative site, under official supervision.

Landslide at Angola illegal gold mine kills 28 people

At least 28 people were killed when a landslide struck an illegal gold mining site in Angola's northwestern Bengo province, local authorities said on Monday.